GDT: Leafs @ Flames - 9:30 TSN

[ACC1224]

No reason not to expect another win tonight.
I’m amazed at how bad the Flames are. Thought for sure they would be in the top 4.

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[ottomaddox]

No reason not to expect another win tonight.
I’m amazed at how bad the Flames are. Thought for sure they would be in the top 4.

There certainly doesn't seem to be a lot of creativity or threats from their offence. Based on last night's game I couldn't really recognize who their best forward was. Not Matthew Tkachuck.

 

[Marshy]

Would be a good time to give VV a spot start. See what he has and give Campbell a bit more rest.

 

[ACC1224]

Would be a good time to give VV a spot start. See what he has and give Campbell a bit more rest.

This wouldn’t surprise me at all.

 

[CantLoseWithMatthews]

nothing against Thornton, but it would be insane if he played tonight. He needs time off, and he should never play on back to back nights

 

[Marshy]

This wouldn’t surprise me at all.

Campbell comes back in against the Habs on Wed.

Hopefully another goalie enters the equation by the end of the week and Hutch is back at #3. Not saying Hutch isn't appreciated I think he slots better as a 3 though.

 

[crump]

Time to test out the big V and see what kind of results we get?

Sit Thornton for sure. Who’s on the taxi squad?

Also Holl looked off last night. I wonder if his injury is hampering him. #freeLiljegren

 

[Clark4Ever]

Tonight is a perfect time to rotate some guys into the lineup.

If Campbell isn't feeling 100%, give VV the start and save Campbell for the Habs.

 

[LeafChief]

I'd also love to see VV get a start tonight. Just to see what he is.

Some of you have mentioned Thornton should get a rest tonight (which I agree with). Do the Leafs have the ability to do this right now with te cap structured the way it is? Does this hurt our ability to accrue cap space for next Monday?

 

[LTIR]

Finish em!!!

-Oilers fan

 

[zeke]

I'd also love to see VV get a start tonight. Just to see what he is.

Some of you have mentioned Thornton should get a rest tonight (which I agree with). Do the Leafs have the ability to do this right now with te cap structured the way it is? Does this hurt our ability to accrue cap space for next Monday?

Yes they likely don't want to add anyone to the roster before the deadline.

 

[al secord]

After the deadline, i guess it will be a good time to start resting the likes of Thornton, Spezza and Bogosian?

 

[kb]

After the deadline, i guess it will be a good time to start resting the likes of Thornton, Spezza and Bogosian?

"Rest" = trebuchet?

 

[Stephen]

After the deadline, i guess it will be a good time to start resting the likes of Thornton, Spezza and Bogosian?

It would be good if they can get Liljegren in for some basic reps against the weaker Canadian teams and let a guy like Bogosian take it easy.

 

[stickty111]

I'd also love to see VV get a start tonight. Just to see what he is.

Some of you have mentioned Thornton should get a rest tonight (which I agree with). Do the Leafs have the ability to do this right now with te cap structured the way it is? Does this hurt our ability to accrue cap space for next Monday?

Apparently Leafs can't even play Liljegren for a game because of the cap.

 

[egd27]

Do we currently have anybody on the roster that is a "healthy scratch" or are all of the "spares" on the taxi squad?

 

[stickty111]

Do we currently have anybody on the roster that is a "healthy scratch" or are all of the "spares" on the taxi squad?

Brooks is the only healthy scratch

 

[Fonzieleaf]

I’d like to see what Veins is like in net. Apparently he’s actually pretty good and we can use the goalie prospects in the first place.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

I hate saying it, I know others have too. But I'm having a hard time finding a spot for Thornton. Especially if they are keeping the 3rd line intact

Unless something opens up on the 3rd line feeding Robertson... we aren't going to like him on the 4th line come playoff time.


Hyman - Matthews - Marner
Galchenyuk - Tavares- Nylander
Thornton - Jenner (or similar) - Robertson
Simmonds - Spezza - Mikhayev

Is my ideal lineup

 

[Mr Knies Guy]

Tonight is a perfect time to rotate some guys into the lineup.

If Campbell isn't feeling 100%, give VV the start and save Campbell for the Habs.

Agreed, why not throw Lilly in for Bogo? Dermott is responsible and stay-at-home enough to cover up potential mistakes and gives Bogo a nice rest day.

Thornton out for Sabourin (or really any one on Taxi squad because he won't be missed on the ice)

I feel like Keefe has inherited some of Babs' stubbornness about keeping certain guys in and not given a chance to others and it's growing increasingly frustrating when so many laymans see necessary changes

 

[Clark4Ever]

Agreed, why not throw Lilly in for Bogo? Dermott is responsible and stay-at-home enough to cover up potential mistakes and gives Bogo a nice rest day.

Thornton out for Sabourin (or really any one on Taxi squad because he won't be missed on the ice)

I feel like Keefe has inherited some of Babs' stubbornness about keeping certain guys in and not given a chance to others and it's growing increasingly frustrating when so many laymans see necessary changes

Yeah, there's no need to burn guys out down the stretch or risk injury. This is the added benefit of having a bit of a cushion in the standings.

 

[Dekes For Days]

Not sure how people still don't understand that we won't be switching people out right now. We're on a winning streak, and we want to have as much cap space as possible in case we want to make a move at the deadline.

 

[wingman75]

I’m amazed at how bad the Flames are. Thought for sure they would be in the top 4.

Agree with you. I had us, Jets and Flames in top 3 with Habs and Oilers battling for 4th. Shocked at how the Flames season has progressed. I am not sure firing the coach was the right move in hindsight.

If we play the tidy game, we should be in a position to win. Would be really swell to see the PP not suck balls.

 

[Not My Tempo]

Is Markstrom playing? He’s struggled since his injury, has a 0.876 in his last 8 games.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Hoping after a sluggish first two periods, the Leafs build off of the control they had in the third period.

Seems like that first goal of the game, followed by a strong first 10 minutes went to their heads and they let Calgary get the better of them for a period and a half.

Calgary's playoff hopes are dwindling, so hopefully that loss tonight hit them hard. If the Leafs can build a 2-3 goal lead within the two periods, the Flames may buckle.